NFL  >>  Atlanta Falcons
Romo
Which NFL stars are under the most pressure in 2013?
Ucf
College football's greatest discontinued nicknames
Cup
NHL must shorten the Stanley Cup playoffs
Florida
The best college hoops recruiting classes since 2000
Rp
How do these starting pitchers still have jobs?

How Does the Release of Defensive End Ray Edwards Affect Atlanta

Found November 15, 2012 on Football Nation: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ray Edwards,  Thomas Dimitroff,  John Abraham,  Kroy Biermann
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons
Minnesota_vikings_vs_9342
When Ray Edwards signed with the Falcons prior to last season, many people thought he would be the jab to John Abrahams right hook. Edwards started his career in Minnesota and experienced some good fortune in his five years on the Vikings.  His two best years sack-wise were his last two when he recorded 8 and 8.5 sacks in each of those seasons. His previous two seasons were the main reasons why Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff went after Edwards.  Dimitroff and the Falcons were hoping he would be able to provide some sort of protection for John Abraham.  Unfortunately, this hope never came to life.In his short tenure with the Falcons, Ray Edwards was nothing more than a bust.  In his first season in 2011, Edwards only recorded a measly 3.5 sacks.  Well short of what the Falcons had hoped for.  And through nine games this year, Edwards had recorded an appalling 0 sacks and only 9 total tackles. Releasing Edwards was probably the right move to make as he was not producing at the l...
Original Story: http://www.footballnation.com/content... Verified_ybn
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES

Biermann steps forward as starting DE for Falcons

Via AP on Fox  |  November 16, 2012
Ray Edwards' loss is Kroy Biermann's gain for the Atlanta Falcons. Biermann took over as a starting defensive end earlier this week after the Falcons cut Edwards. Cliff Matthews and rookie Jonathan Massaquoi also are likely to earn more playing time when Atlanta (8-1) hosts Arizona (4-5) on Sunday. Biermann originally lost the left end job when the NFL lockout ended last...

Turner believes Falcons can fix holes in run game

Via AP on Fox  |  November 15, 2012
Michael Turner says the Atlanta Falcons' rushing attack might not be as bad off as some people think. Coming off their first loss of the season, Turner and the Falcons were punchless in short yardage situations last week at New Orleans. The two-time Pro Bowl running back was held to his least productive day in five seasons with Atlanta, running 13 times for 15 yards. But Turner...

Falcons' Weatherspoon, Jones questionable

Via Fox Sports South  |  November 16, 2012
For the first time in three weeks the Atlanta Falcons have not ruled out linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, who was their leading tackler when he injured his ankle on Oct. 28, for Sundays game, instead listing Weatherspoon as questionable. In addition, wide receiver Julio Jones, who has an ankle injury that he suffered last Sunday at New Orleans, also was listed as questionable. Neither...

Julio Jones misses 2nd straight practice

Via AP on Fox  |  November 15, 2012
Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones missed practice for the second straight day with an ankle injury on Thursday and will be a game-time decision against Arizona. Jones was injured in last week's loss at New Orleans. Coach Mike Smith did not say which ankle is bothering Jones. Linebacker Sean Weatherspoon is rehabbing a sprained right ankle and hopes to avoid missing his...

Atlanta Falcons: Week 11 NFL Power Rankings (#3)

Via The Football Fan Spot  |  November 15, 2012
Last week: 3 (+0) Record: 8-1 I’ve said it several times before. There’s only so long you can play inferior teams close before one of them beats out and that’s what happened in New Orleans last week. Fortunately, their remaining schedule isn’t that hard (vs. Arizona, @ Tampa Bay, vs. New Orleans, @ Carolina, vs. NY Giants, @ Detroit, vs. Tampa Bay), so they should probably...

Falcons release defensive end Ray Edwards

Via The Bay Cave  |  November 13, 2012
Atlanta landed big free agent defensive end Ray Edwards during the 2011 offseason. However, after his five-year, $27.5 million contract was signed last year, Edwards has failed to produce as the Falcons had hoped so they cut the veteran on Monday. Edwards was set to make $3 million in base salary this year with $3 million option bonus that was paid out in March. If he clears waivers...

Julio Jones To Be Game-Time Decision

Via Fantasy Football Champs  |  November 16, 2012
Falcons receiver Julio Jones (ankle) missed Friday's practice and remains a game-time decision for Sunday. SOURCE: Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionFantasy Spin:Jones left Week 10's game against the Saints with an ankle injury but returned after missing 28 offensive snaps and made a 52-yard catch. The Falcons indicated Thursday that they'll wait as long as possible to make...

Falcons RB Michael Turner Feels Better Days Are Ahead

Via GridironFans.com  |  November 16, 2012
Falcons running back Michael Turner has heard the critics say that he’s too slow and too old to convert short-yardage downs. He couldn’t disagree more. “Everybody’s going to nitpick,” Turner said Thursday. “We’re a different team this year, obviously, with philosophies and things like that, but I mean we’re 8-1. That’s the bottom line. To get Ws. We’re not worried about...

Falcons WR Julio Jones, LB Sean Weatherspoon Both Game-Time Decisions

Via GridironFans.com  |  November 16, 2012
Wide receiver Julio Jones and linebacker Sean Weatherspoon will be game-time decisions on Sunday for the Atlanta Falcons. Both players are battling to return from ankle injuries and coach Mike Smith said the team will take it as long as it can to make a decision, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Jones tweaked his ankle in Sunday’s loss to...

Falcons WR Julio Jones Held Out Of Practice With Ankle Injury

Via GridironFans.com  |  November 14, 2012
Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, who suffered an ankle injury against the New Orleans Saints, did not practice Wednesday. He left the game with was announced as a leg injury. On television, they announced that he had a calf injury. On Wednesday’s injury report, Jones’ injury was listed as an ankle. Jones returned against the Saints and made a big play on a 52-yard reception...

NFC West Preview: Cardinals Set to Upset Falcons in Atlanta

Via Football Nation  |  November 13, 2012
Coming off of a week where they went undefeated, the NFC West teams will look to continue their success in Week 11. With Seattle on a bye, there are just three games, one of which is on Monday night. There are a few tough matchups this week, but hopefully we do not have to experience any more ties.Here is your NFC West Week 11 preview.Arizona Cardinals (4-5) at Atlanta Falcons (8...

No Coast NFL Power Rankings — Week 11

Via No Coast Bias  |  November 14, 2012
Just when I think I have this league figured out, the Bengals upset the Giants, the Chiefs catch the Steelers off guard and we get a tie game. What is happening? Major shifts for some this week. Atlanta Falcons (8-1) [No Change] – Okay, so they can’t go undefeated. Look, a loss to a divisional The post No Coast NFL Power Rankings — Week 11 appeared first on No Coast Bias.
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.